Might be moving to HCMC soon and need some help!

Hi.

I will answer your question about TEFL next week if you still need the information.

Pls check this for your apartment

Address of good Pho: https://goo.gl/maps/rOGwu Welcome to HCM.

Regards,

Thank you so much!! The apartment info is very helpful

I looked into the four-week Celta program at "ILA Vietnam" (google it) a year ago. I decided not to teach, but Celta certificates appear to be highly regarded by schools. Perhaps a teaching expat will add to this thread. Oh and attending the program in Viet Nam or Bali vs. San Francisco was US$1000 cheaper. The school has a placement program. Ask them for housing tips. I've stayed in good-enough hotels here in the $20-25 range and they might offer weekly rates until you settle somewhere; search with Agoda.

@gobot that's such super advice! Thank you so much - we've been twice so know we don't have to worry about hotel costs that much but didn't know there might be weekly costs! Really great advice, thanks again   

Hi,

You already chose TEFL, but as a Vietnamese who spend quite a lot of time studying and experiencing English teaching environment here, I would recommend you a different thing to consider. Would you consider TESOL instead? as I see TESOL is more popular here. Many teaching center here in VN accept TESOL. More importantly, it is not difficult to find a place to study to get this certificate. I, by the way, suggest some places to study: VUS, ILA, Appolo, VATC,... If you change your mind, the next step is just to find study fee and examine the quality. 

I believe that with your background and a native speaker look, I won't be difficult to be an English teacher here.

P/S: I am in need of a speaking English partner, pls help me if you can.